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  • Does anyone else feel like Korean soups/stews don’t get the same love as BBQ and fried chicken?

    Aug 3, 2025
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    Every time people talk about Korean food, it’s almost always BBQ, fried chicken, or maybe kimchi. But dishes like kimchi…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Korean Food, korean soup, Social Media
  • Can anyone suggest a good place with Korean food (like tteokbokki, bibimbap, kimchi, corndogs) in Arkhangelsk (Russia).

    Jul 27, 2025
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    Please 🥺. I don’t know a normal place except for the restaurant in Europark, but it’s very expensive there submitted…

    Bibimbap, Kimchi, Korean Food
  • Recommendations for Korean dishes without chilli (or any related plants like tomato, peppers, aubergines, potato etc) or gluten.

    Jul 17, 2025
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    Hello, I love all the Korean food I have tried, and generally like to try all sorts of foods from…

    family, Kimchi, Korean Food
  • Any recommendations for young toddler?

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My son is 15 months old and I’m hoping to cook more Korean food at home so he can get…

    Japan, Korean Food
  • At home, K-convenience stores battle stagnation; abroad they are powerful food ambassador

    Jul 16, 2025
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    At home, K-convenience stores battle stagnation; abroad they are powerful food ambassador

    CU at Incheon International Airport In the bustling backstreets of Ulaanbaatar, shoppers file out of a CU convenience store with…

    Japan, Kimchi, Korean Food, LG, Lotte, Lotte World, Samyang, Seoul
  • Deal graveyard: S.Korean F&B franchises left without takers

    Jul 15, 2025
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    Deal graveyard: S.Korean F&B franchises left without takers

    Pizza Nara Chicken Gongju chain Korean food is making global waves, but back home, the story is different for food…

    Affinity, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Korean House, Seoul
  • In search of Tteokbokki recipes

    Jul 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello people of redddit! After my failed attempt of making tteokbokki myself, ending up with what my brother called “spicy…

    fail, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food
  • What would you call this?

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    What would you call this?

    I am an American whose palate has been influenced by Korean culture. I make dishes from common ingredients to Korean…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, KT
  • Rap icon Cardi B joins K-beauty’s celebrity fans with BB cream

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Rap icon Cardi B joins K-beauty’s celebrity fans with BB cream

    (Courtesy of Missha) Cardi B, the Grammy-winning rapper, has joined the growing list of celebrities spotlighting Korean beauty products, fueling…

    Celebrity, Korean Food, KT, Samyang, Seoul, Social Media
  • I’m mad at myself

    Jul 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I decided last year at some point that I was going to learn to cook Korean food after having gimbap…

    Bibimbap, Jjigae, Kimchi, Korean Food, LG, Pork
  • is anyone familiar with any online korean food stores that ship to canada?

    Jul 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i apologize if this is the wrong sub, i’ve been searching all morning but have had very little luck. i’m…

    Korean Food
  • No decent korean food or kimbap around me so I had to make some myself :’)

    Jul 8, 2025
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    No decent korean food or kimbap around me so I had to make some myself :’)

    Kimbap contains tuna mayo, zucchini, carrrot, surumi, and danmuji. submitted by /u/HolyHypodermics [link] [comments]

    Korean Food
  • Gochujang, fiery seasoning: K-sauces going viral among adventurous foreign palates

    Jul 7, 2025
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    Gochujang, fiery seasoning: K-sauces going viral among adventurous foreign palates

    Gochujang, fermented Korean chili paste, is increasingly popular abroad Once an afterthought in the global food trade, South Korea’s signature…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Japan, K-drama, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean Food, MZ generation, Samyang, Seoul
  • I want to cook foods from different cultures, what are some Korean foods I should make?

    Jul 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I want to experiment with foods from different cultures and I would want to know some Korean dishes I would…

    Korean Food
  • How do you actually tell Muneo (문어), Nakji (낙지), and Jjukkumi (쭈꾸미) apart? I have not been able to do so

    Jul 4, 2025
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    How do you actually tell Muneo (문어), Nakji (낙지), and Jjukkumi (쭈꾸미) apart? I have not been able to do so

    The differences between Muneo (문어), Nakji (낙지), and Jjukkumi (쭈꾸미) always confuse me. Is it just size? Species? The way…

    Korean Food, Koreans
  • homemade bibim guksu!

    Jun 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    homemade bibim guksu!

    i’m still high off the love from last nights dinner 😫 so here’s what i had last week.. bibim guksu…

    Kimchi, Korean Food
  • Sundubu-jjigae and two banchan from scratch!

    Jun 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My first time ever making korean food ! It was so tasty ! I love the banchan . submitted by…

    Jjigae, Korean Food
  • Help with how to cook product

    Jun 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Help with how to cook product

    Hi! So I’m incredibly new to Korean food. Don’t know a lot about it. However, I know I like fish…

    Korean Food
  • What would you do with the Korean BBQ Spam?

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    What would you do with the Korean BBQ Spam?

    https://preview.redd.it/u1p0iw1ui57f1.png?width=420&format=png&auto=webp&s=ce17833abdd3655b9bc5fba3edb264349705f16c My mom brought this home the other day. (So if it’s awful don’t tell me- we already have it.)…

    Korean Food
  • Jollibee to buy chicken chain Norang Tongdak amid K-food frenzy

    Jun 11, 2025
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    Jollibee to buy chicken chain Norang Tongdak amid K-food frenzy

    Norang Tongdak’s spicy fried chicken made with traditional Korean chilli peppers. Jollibee Foods Corp., a household name in Southeast Asia’s…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Seoul, Survey, Tokyo
  • tried being cultured

    Jun 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    tried being cultured

    I’m not really into Korean food that much, but somehow the youtube algorithm decided to flood me w Korean dish…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, LG
  • Sweet & Spicy Dishes

    Jun 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    What Korean dishes are sweet and spicy? Because ever since I had the sweet chili sauce from the bts collab…

    BTS, Korean Food
  • Delicious Korean food

    Jun 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Delicious Korean food

    Doesn’t it taste really good? submitted by /u/Hungry_Tiger_9777 [link] [comments]

    Korean Food
  • Homesick

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Homesick

    Recently moved to DC. Was feeling homesick so cooked some Korean food 😋 Homemade dumplings, 갈비찜, 수육, etc. submitted by…

    Korean Food
  • Help me pull off a Korean bbq party for 40 guests?

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve always wanted to throw a big, farm table-style Korean BBQ feast in my garden, and I’ve finally decided to…

    family, Kimchi, Korean Food, purpose, travel
  • Today’s my meal

    Jun 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Today’s my meal

    Woogeoji Haejang-guk and Chicken Steak!! Chicken steak is actually not Korean food…😅 submitted by /u/Lemon_0116 [link] [comments]

    Korean Food
  • Newly diagnosed chronic kidney disease, diet, and Korean food

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with chronic kidney disease likely related to my autoimmune disease, in my 30s. Now,…

    fail, Kimchi, Korean Food
  • CJ Foodville goes global from in-flight meals to Starbucks breads

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CJ Foodville goes global from in-flight meals to Starbucks breads

    On June 4, CJ Foodville opened Tous Les Jours-Sunway Pyramid in Malaysia (Courtesy of CJ Foodville) CJ Foodville Co., a…

    Cheese, Korean Food, LG, Seoul, Shopping
  • A quick survey about how Korean food YouTube videos influence your eating experience (2 min, foreigners welcome!)

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    A quick survey about how Korean food YouTube videos influence your eating experience (2 min, foreigners welcome!)

    Hi everyone! I’m a student in Korea doing a research project about how Korean food content on YouTube affects foreigners’…

    Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Question, Survey
  • Where do you find good restaurants in Korea?

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey Redditors! Quick question for anyone who’s traveled in Korea: How do you usually search for or get recommendations for…

    Korean Food, Koreans, myeongdong, Question, travel
  • Larger-portion Korean instant coffee?

    Jun 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey all! New to this sub and an avid fan of Korean food, drink and culture here in the U.S.…

    coffee, K-drama, Korean Food, Question
  • Ramen, ready-to-eat meals lead K-food 2024 exports up 10%

    May 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Ramen, ready-to-eat meals lead K-food 2024 exports up 10%

    Shelves packed with ramen, or spicy instant noodles, at a supermarket South Korea’s food exports climbed 10% on-year to $7.26…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Food Safety, Korean Food, Lotte
  • Is there Jeyuk-bokkeum(Stir-fried pork) restaurant in your country?

    May 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Is there Jeyuk-bokkeum(Stir-fried pork) restaurant in your country?

    How’s the quality? And is it popular korean food? submitted by /u/stalincapital [link] [comments]

    Korean Food, Pork
  • Bold food tech R&D fuels global rise of Korean cuisine

    May 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Bold food tech R&D fuels global rise of Korean cuisine

    (Courtesy of Nongshim) South Korea’s processed food exports are expected to reach 6 trillion won ($4.4 billion) this year after…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Japan, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Korean Ramen, Samyang
  • Thinking about seaweed and soy sauce egg rice as a food kit — curious what you think

    May 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! My team and I are working on launching an e-commerce brand centered around Korean roasted seaweed (gim) — a…

    Cheese, Korean Food, Korean House, LG
  • Have you guys tried Hansik(Korean food) Buffet?

    May 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Have you guys tried Hansik(Korean food) Buffet?

    It usually have several traditional korean food like bulgogi, kimchi, namuel, etc. And it costs under 8 dollars. submitted by…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, LG
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History of Korea

  • Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-HistoryOctober 12, 2017
    Introduction to Pre-Historic Korea The timeline of ancient Korea before documented history is a fascinating yet challenging area of study.… Read more: Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-History
  • The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three KingdomsOctober 19, 2017
    Introduction to Go Joseon The Go Joseon dynasty, often considered a pivotal era in Korean history, emerged around the end… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three Kingdoms
  • The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and UnificationNovember 30, 2017
    Introduction to the Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms period in Korea, encompassing approximately from the 1st century BCE to the… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and Unification
  • Choe Chi-wonFebruary 14, 2018
    Introduction to Choe Chi-won Choe Chi-won, born in 857, stands as a notable figure in Korean history, specifically during the… Read more: Choe Chi-won
  • King Gwanggaeto the GreatMay 14, 2018
    Introduction to King Gwanggaeto King Gwanggaeto the Great, a pivotal figure in Korean history, ruled from 395 to 413 CE… Read more: King Gwanggaeto the Great
  • Won HyoOctober 14, 2018
    Introduction to Won Hyo Won Hyo, a prominent figure in Korean history, is celebrated for his profound impact on the… Read more: Won Hyo
  • Jang BogoApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Jang Bogo Jang Bogo, a prominent historical figure from the Silla Dynasty, played a pivotal role in shaping… Read more: Jang Bogo
  • GyebaekApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Gyebaek Gyebaek is a prominent historical figure in Korean history, particularly known for his role as a general… Read more: Gyebaek
  • King MuryeongSeptember 14, 2019
    Introduction to King Muryeong King Muryeong, reigning from 501 to 523 AD, stands as one of the most influential monarchs… Read more: King Muryeong
  • The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon EraJanuary 3, 2020
    Introduction to the Goryeo Dynasty The Goryeo Dynasty, established in 918 AD by the notable general Wang Geon, marks a… Read more: The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon Era

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Helplines in Korea

112  | Police

Call to report life-threatening situations and emergencies requiring law enforcement. Text service and location tracking service is also available.

119 | Fire & Ambulance

The fire department and health emergencies requiring ambulance service. There’s also an English reporting section on their website.

182 | Missing Persons & Stolen Vehicles

This line is also used for non-emergency reports and requests such as inquiring about the cost of a fine for a traffic violation, information on car licenses, and how to contact officers in charge of specific cases.

1339 | Korea Center for Disease Control (KCDC) Foreigner Helpline

Particularly useful during the 2015 MERS scare, the KCDC provides foreigners with information about first-aid and diseases in English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Mongolian.

1366 | Seoul Women’s Help Hotline

Not necessarily English-friendly and not outside of Seoul, this 24-hour service immediate response line for women involved in domestic abuse, sexual violence or prostitution should still be kept handy.

1330 | Korea Tourism Organization’s Travel Helpline

Tourism and translation services. The service is available 24/7 and provides information on tourist sites, transportation, restaurants, and more.

120 | Seoul Municipal Government Info

The Seoul “Dasan” helpline provides information on restaurants (Korean and international cuisines), transportation (bus, subway, taxi, etc.), Korean language schools, interpretation services, legal consulting, lost items, volunteer services, daily living in Seoul, and tourism. Available languages are Chinese, English, Japanese, Mongolian and Vietnamese from 9 am to 10 pm.

1345 | Immigration

Foreign resident can to ask just about any immigration-related question. Keep in mind that they tend to be on the negative side, as it’s the safer way for them to answer. Tip: Get their name and information so that if you visit the immigration office and get a different story you can tell them that you were told otherwise…

1331 | National Human Rights Commission of Korea

Call here to get information on human rights laws and social justice in Korea, as well as get assistance with filing a complaint and even receive counseling.

110 | National Government Call Center

This phone number is available for the public to call and inquire about anything from government policy to civil complaints. Available in 20 different languages.

Useful Official Links on Korea

Korean Arts

  • Archive of Gugak 국악아카이브
  • Artsnet 미술포탈 아츠넷
  • Digital Archive of Performing Arts 공연예술 디지털 아카이브
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea 국립현대미술관
  • ​National Museum of Korea 국립중앙박물관
  • Seoul Photo Archives 서울사진아카이브

Korean Cinema

  • HANCINEMA The Korean Movie & Drama Database
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • KMDb 한국영화데이터베이스
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • Korean Annual Box Office Results 영화진흥위원회 박스오피스
  • Korean Film Archive 한국영상자료원
  • Korean Film Archive YouTube Channel
  • Korean Film Biz Zone
  • Korean Film Council 한국영화진흥위원회
  • KTV National Record Film 한국정책방송원 e영상역사관
  • North Korean film 북한영화 (통일부 북한자료센타)

Language & Literature

  • The Academy of Korean Studies 한국학 중앙 연구원
  • DLKL (한국 문학 디지털 도서관) by 한국문학번역원Digital Library of Korean Literature
  • The Korea Comparative Literature Association 한국비교문학회
  • The Korean Association of Language Sciences 한국언어과학회
  • Korean Literature Archive
  • Korean Literature Author Data Service
  • Korean Literature E-books in Multiple Languages
  • The Learned Society of Modern Korean Literature 한국현대문학회
  • The Modern Linguistic Society of Korea 한국현대언어학회
  • The Society of Korean Oral Literature 한국 구비 문학회
  • 국어 능력 인증 시험 (한국언어문화연구원)
  • 근대 문학 종합 목록 (국립 중앙 도서관)A comprehensive database for Korean modern literature. The site provides a search for authors and titles.
  • 한국 고전 종합 DB
  • 한글 학회 (Korean Language Society)

Statistical Sources

Government sources

  • Statistics Korea (KOSTAT 통계청)
  • Korean Statistical Information Sources (KOSIS 국가통계포털)
  • Open DATA Portal (공공 데이터 포털)

Themed statistics

  • Korean Social Science Data Archive (KOSSDA) 한국사회과학자료원
  • North Korean Statistics 북한통계 (KOISS)
  • 경제통계시스템 (Economic Statistics System)
  • 국가교육통계정보센터 (Korea National Center for Education Statistics & Information)
  • 노동통계 (Labour Statistics)
  • Media Statistics (Korea Press Foundation)
  • Trade Statistics (수출입통계, 관세청 Korea Customs Service)

History related sources

  • 한국역사정보통합시스템 (국사편찬워원회)
  • 한국사 데이터베이스
  • Kyujanggak Institute (규장각 한국학 연구원)Seoul National University Kyujanggak Institute for Korean studies
  • 한국학 디지털 아카이브
  • The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty 조선 왕조 실록
  • The Daily Records of Royal Secretariat of Joseon Dynasty 승정원 일기
  • 朝鮮王朝実録 (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • Korean Image Archive (한국 이미지 자료원)2,400 historic, original photographs of Korea (primarily focus on images captured pre-1970, and 35mm color slides) are available for research, presentation, lectures and other forms of scholarly works.
  • Sajin Taehan Min’guk (사진 대한민국)a collection of photographic records that vividly capture the people’s daily lives and social changes.
  • Academy of Korean Studies [한국학 디지털 아카이브]

Bibliographies and Indexes

  • 한국학술지인용색인 Korea Citation Index
  • KORCIS: 한국 고문헌 종합 목록 (국립중앙도서관)Korean Old and Rare Collection Information System
  • 近代朝鮮関係書籍データベース (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • 한국 잡지 박물관 DB